New Castle County property record for 16 Worthy Down Ave, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
| Square Footage | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage | Basement |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $139,900 (2001) |
| Primary APN | 11-032.30-093 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,008 sqft 1st Floor |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 110 ft x 73 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Basement Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Street Address | 16 WORTHY DOWN AVE |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1628 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTER SQUARE |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-032.30-093
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 WORTHY DOWN AVE, BEAR, DE 19701-1628 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Tenant By Entirety |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage LIVE WELL FINANCIAL INC |
| Jun 30, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage COMMISSIONER/HSNG & URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 02, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 02, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 200152771 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 16 WORTHY DOWN AVE, BEAR, DE 19701-1628 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 07, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000034617 |
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| Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180710-0034617 |
| Name | LIVE WELL FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | RICHMOND, VA 23225 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 961 Months |
| Due | Aug 08, 2098 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 16 WORTHY DOWN AVE, BEAR, DE 19701-1628 |
| Document Number | 0000034640 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 16 WORTHY DOWN AVE BEAR DE 197011628, BEAR, DE 19701-1628 |
| Document Number | 0000034640 |
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| Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34640 |
| Name | COMMISSIONER/HSNG & URBAN DEV |
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| Address | WASHINGTON, DE 20410 |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 960 Months |
| Due | Jul 09, 2098 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.52% |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $346,500 (+405.1%) Land $82,300 Building $264,200 | ||
| 2024 | $294,210 | ||
| 2023 | Disabled Person's exemption | $68,600 Land $11,900 Building $56,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Listed Area | Within New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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